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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Emmet County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Emmet County Lighthouses

December 13, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Emmet County is one of our state’s smallest counties by land area yet it is home to roughly 33,000 Michiganders. Petoskey is Emmet County’s largest…

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You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge - Best Christmas Present Ever?

You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge – Best Christmas Present Ever?

December 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

In a Facebook post on December 9th, the Michigan Department of Transportation highlighted an amazing opportunity for Michiganders to own a piece of the Mackinac…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

November 20, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ottawa County is Michigan’s seventh largest county by population and 52nd by land area. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it is…

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St. Helena Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

St. Helena Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

August 1, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the greatest examples of lighthouse restoration and preservation in Michigan is the St. Helena Island Lighthouse in the Straits of Mackinac. While many…

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North Pier Brewing: Michigan Brewer Launches Bored Ape IPA In Celebration Of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT

North Pier Brewing: Michigan Brewer Launches Bored Ape IPA In Celebration Of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT

July 25, 2021
by Chris Katje
Breweries

You wouldn’t expect NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to be a hot theme at Michigan breweries, but one MI brewer could see strong demand for their latest…

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Squaw Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Squaw Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

July 21, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Squaw Island is a small island at the far northwest of the Beaver Island archipelago (14 islands in all). This remote, 70-acre island is home…

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2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

July 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

As our quest to visit each one of Michigan’s more than 125 lighthouses continues, we’ve had to look for opportunities to see the more remote…

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Is Michigan's Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

Is Michigan’s Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

July 6, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Just in time for the last two months of summer, a new set of Reader’s Choice polls are up at 10best.com. Current contests are focused…

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Michigan Sunset Lake Michigan Wilderness State Park

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park Could Win Best State Park For RVers Award

July 5, 2021
by Chris Katje
Camping, Vacation

One of Michigan’s state parks is up for an award from 10best.com, a unit of USA Today. Wilderness State Park is one of 20 state…

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Lansing Shoal Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Lansing Shoal Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

June 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 120 lighthouses, many of which are located out in the Great Lakes far from land. Lansing Shoal Lighthouse is…

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